I doubt they’re giving up, but it’s also clear they put a lot into the PS4 and need to make it pay off. The Playstation Division is basically operating at a loss.
Keep it in mind if you work in gaming or at Sony – or want to.
– Steven
Technology
It’s The Living Room
So as I noted earlier, with the Chromecast and Google’s Hangout box, it’s obvious Google is making a play for the Living Room. This is not surprising, since Microsoft is also making a play for the living room (and the office equivalent) with the XBox One to the point they kinda forgot the whole gaming thing until the criticisms came in.
The living room appears to be the next big device battlefield. Well, the Smart Watch as well, but even after some discussions I’m still not sold it’ll be a battlefield as much as the site of a Pyrrhic non-Victory.
I actually think the living is a valid area for tech companies to target, and wanted to explore that a bit.
An Look at Chromecast, Roku, and Apple TV
Nice roundup at Boing Boing for your thoughts.
I’ve got to say Roku sounds like they’re coming out ahead here. I’m also wondering how they stand politically – independent or in danger of a buy-out?
Still, maybe it’s time to send them a resume.
– Steven